Melting Moment

Pioneering the moody, sample-heavy sound of trip-hop in the Japanese underground, Noriko Mikami's debut project is a seductive, nocturnal revelation. Blending lush string arrangements with chilled electronic beats and sensual, whispered vocals, it beautifully bridges the gap between atmospheric avant-pop and mid-90s UK club aesthetics. The obscure release found a second life decades later through internet music preservation circles.